Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Jan 26, 2015 10:15 am The builder made me understand that site will not be accessible for other tradies not under them (e.g. soakwell) during actual construction. Scenarios: 1. I want one big soak well instead of individual soakwell per downspout 2. Once house construction is done the big soakwell cannot fit to either side of the house Question: 1. Does this mean that I don't have other option except to use smaller soakwell installed at every downspout? Any thoughts? Re: Soakwell access 2Jan 26, 2015 11:31 am From the way you describe it is say yes, you don't have other options. Soak wells are generally required to be more than 2m from the house. You don't have room beside driveway in front setback area? For reference, this is the Austlii reference. My take on this is, that they would be breaking the law denying access to a homeowner in Victoria, or their agent from having… 1 8933 The only thing to add to these comments is that where possible it's always good to try and work with people than just say "no" because you can. Having someone… 4 17050 |